โA major step forwardโ: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention efforts
The governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said it approved more than $90 million in new cancer research and prevention grants at its quarterly meeting near the Texas Capitol on Wednesday.
Parents, advocates fight to get much-needed treatment for Texas children on Autism spectrum
โ Families across Texas are struggling to pay for Autism therapy even though legislation was approved last year to help offset those costs. When a child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, parents are often told Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy is their best bet for treatment. While ABA therapy was supposed to be covered by Texas Medicaid, more than 70,000 children in Texas, who are eligible for this treatment if they need it, still donโt have access to it. But for many Texas children enrolled in Medicaid, they are still waiting. Having the coverage through Texas Medicaid would be a huge burden off of her shoulders in more ways than one.
Stronger Houston: With the census deadline looming, city leaders push for residents to get themselves counted
Michael Cook with the U.S. Census Bureau said the aim to make sure that anyone who hasnโt responded to the 2020 census does so soon. On March 31, 2021, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to the states based on population changes. What is Stronger Houston? In our series โStronger Houston,โ we examine issues impacting people inequitably by race, gender, income, age, geography, religion, and other factors. We strive to not only raise awareness but also focus on solutions, resources available, and the people and groups working to reduce the disparity and ultimately create a stronger Houston.